Angie Valentina Sanchez Garcia

The Colombian Aeroclub licensed the first use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Colombia in 2004. Initially, this technology was used for research and development purposes. In 2004, several UAS were obtained from the Aeroclub de Colombia, and this is considered the first recorded use of UAS in Colombia. In 2015, Aerocivil issued Circular 005 as an initial operational regulation for UAS in Colombia, a significant step towards the regulation of these aircraft. The establishment of the National UAS Commission in 2016 to foster responsible development within the UAS industry has marked another milestone. For 2023, Aerocivil brings to light Circular 008 that serves as a regulation that governs the operation of UAS specifically in urban landscapes, to which the National Development Plan (2022-2026) is later added. This plan adds a section dedicated to describing how drones can be used for economic and social growth; Two intertwined but distinct spheres. The use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) has revolutionized government decision-making, providing smart alternatives for information collection and processing, surveillance and monitoring are the two main components of security with many details. This helps stakeholders to take timely and effective action in different fields, including but not limited to medical situations that require emergency responses or natural calamities (where specific efforts can be concentrated based on identified needs), security to ensure peace among citizens, urban development through proper planning of resource allocation and use, etc. The use of drones in government has a far-reaching impact on many sectors that fall under scientific and technological research.